Chicopee, Massachusetts vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 10.7% more expensive than Chicopee, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $83,062 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicopee, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is more expensive than Chicopee, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% more expensive in Fairbanks
than in Chicopee, Massachusetts
Chicopee, MA vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Chicopee, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.7% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  27.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.3% higher
  Commute
  11.5% lower
  Health
  40.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.0% higher